Let's Talk Organics - Autumn 2023 Webinars
Type Event Proceeding
The Teagasc Organic Specialist team recently held three webinars aimed at taking a closer look at organic dairy, tillage and horticulture systems. These webinars gave an overview of the considerations that farmers should take into account if considering converting to organic dairy, tillage and horticulture.
Organic Dairy Webinar
Tuesday, 14th November | 11am
An informative webinar on organic dairying took place on Tuesday, 14th November. Host Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist was joined by Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organics Specialist who specialises in organic dairy farming. The webinar was aimed at conventional dairy farmers that want to learn more about whether an organic dairy system might suit them and their farm.
Topics covered included: markets and processors, organic dairy systems, appropriate stocking rates, expected milk output, financial considerations, housing and veterinary.
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Organic Tillage Webinar
Wednesday, 15th November | 11am
On Wednesday, 15th November an informative webinar on Organic Tillage took place. Host Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist was joined by Martin Bourke, Teagasc Organics Specialist who specialises in organic tillage crops. This webinar was aimed at conventional tillage farmers and existing organic farmers considering tillage that want to learn more about whether an organic tillage system might suit them and their farm.
The main focus of the webinar was to explore the opportunities and challenges of growing crops organically in Ireland.Topics covered included: partial farm conversion, expected yields, crop husbandry, profitability, demand and market for organic crops.
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Organic Horticulture Webinar
Thursday, 16th November | 11am
On Thursday, 16th November an informative webinar on organic horticulture took place which was hosted by Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist and featured William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc. This webinar was aimed at horticultural growers and farmers who are interested in learning more about commercial organic horticulture.
Topics included: organic food horticulture production in Ireland; routes to market; the conversion process and certification; crop production considerations; grants and schemes.
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